An interstate regulatory group says the American lobster population is in decent shape off of Maine and Canada, but continues to decline in southern New England
2020
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Divided Senate confirms Barrett, cementing Supreme Court’s conservative majority
Republicans control the chamber so, even with Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins voting against it, Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation wasn’t in doubt before the 52-48 vote.
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Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Study says 15% of COVID-19 deaths may be linked to air pollution
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. stocks have their worst day in a month as virus cases surge
Stocks of companies that need the virus to abate and the economy to return to normal had some of the biggest losses.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland police investigate assault of woman walking in West End
A short time after a woman was attacked Sunday night, a second woman reported a man followed her as she walked on Brackett Street.
Posted inMaine
Maine Voices Live Video: Outgoing Winthrop state Rep. Craig Hickman talks farming, politics
Reporter Jessica Lowell interviewed Hickman via Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Fairfield-area school district reports case of COVID-19 infection
The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention has not recommended Maine School Administrative District 49 close its facilities, according to Superintendent Roberta Hersom.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine reports 58 new cases of COVID-19 as alarming trend continues
Maine’s CDC director says risks of infection rise when large groups gather without face coverings – such as an outdoor event in Levant where President Trump appeared Sunday.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Police: Florida man stole bulldozer, ran down Biden signs
Authorities and homeowners in central Florida have accused a 26-year-old man of stealing a bulldozer from a construction site and driving it into a neighborhood to knock down campaign signs promoting Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: NASA mission could shine new light on the beginning of the solar system
Last week, for the first time, American scientists used a spacecraft to gather material off an ancient asteroid.